Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
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As at 0.00am today (February 15), a total of 2 482 patients who are suspected of having or have tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus are currently being treated in the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, the Hospital Authority (HA) Infectious Disease Centre, the Community Treatment Facility at AsiaWorld-Expo and public hospitals, including eight critical confirmed patients (case numbers: 14814, 17506, 17550, 17867, 18489, 18975, 20463 and 23380). There were 233 patients discharged yesterday (February 14).
In addition, there are around 1 700 patients isolated in the Community Isolation Facility in Penny's Bay.
The HA will maintain close contact with the Centre for Health Protection to monitor the latest developments and to inform the public and healthcare workers on the latest information in a timely manner.
Ends/Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Issued at HKT 20:58
Issued at HKT 20:58
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